LITTLE SECRET

CHAPTER 5

"Well, you see, there is this hot teacher..." I began, but was interrupted.

"Oh! What does he look like?" my mom asked excitedly.

"Totally gorgeous," I gushed. "He's tall, probably around six foot four, straight black hair that sweeps across his forehead, and has exotic blue eyes. He's so hot, and oh my God, you would not believe his body! It is totally drool worthy! But anyways, I kind of have a crush on him, and his best friend Jaxson, the guy's house I was at a little while ago, was pretending to flirt with me, and apparently Mr. Castelo was getting jealous but I don't really think he was. So Jaxson and I are pretending to date to see if Mr. C will actually get jealous, so yeah. That's the story," I said running out of breath.

"You like a teacher..." my mother breathed out.

"Yes, and I know you probably don't want me to date someone that is that much older than me, but I doubt he likes me anyways so you don't have to worry," I rushed out to say.

"You can't help who you fall in love with," my mother shrugged, "All I ask is for you to be careful. But I definitely want to meet this guy," she said wagging her eyebrows. "Oh! Aren't parent teacher interviews coming up?" she asked excitedly.

I groaned. Oh Lord, help me!

"No mom, you're going to end up telling him I have some type of infatuation with him when I totally don't. I just have a teeny tiny crush on him."

There was no way I wanted my mom to meet Mr. Castelo. I knew she would slip up, she may be an adult but she gossips like a teenager which is kind of scary considering she's a parent.

"I wouldn't do that to you," she started, "Well not on purpose that is..."

See what I mean? At least she admits that she is a gossiper and may slip up when she gets too excited.

"I'm going to bed, and you don't need to meet him until something happens, but don't hold your breath," I said with a small smile and went to put my plate into the dishwasher.

"Can you at least get a picture to ease my curious mind?" she asked with a shy smile.

I knew my mom wasn't going to stop until I got that picture of Mr. Castelo so I guess I'll get it, just for her, without him knowing of course...

I climbed the stairs to my bedroom, and as soon as my head hit the pillow, I fell asleep with thoughts of Mr. Castelo fresh in my mind.

*

"You have the sexy teacher for two periods?" Natalia exclaimed. "I only have him for first period History!"

"Yes, not to mention I have him for English class till Mr. Blake gets back," I grumbled.

"You're so lucky! I would die to see that beautiful face three times a day!" Johannah added in.

We were standing at our lockers waiting for the tone to go. I was so happy they changed how the schedules worked this year, instead of changing the order of the periods each day of the week; it's the same class at the same time each day."Oh come on, is it just because he is incredibly hot?" I asked questionably. I definitely liked him for his looks considering I didn't know him at all, which isn't the best way to start a relationship. Relationship, what relationship?

My thoughts were interrupted by the tone going off, telling the students to get to their first period class. I was glad I had all of my friends in this class, because I have no one to talk to on the way there or in class.

When we got to the room there were only four front row seats left, but what surprised me, were that all of the girls who had been drooling over Mr. C yesterday, were sat at the very back of the classroom with very pissed off expressions on their faces... hmm, something has got to be going on here...

"There are cue cards with your name placed on the desk assigned to you, find your seat and get your notebooks out," Mr. Castelo said in a bored tone, almost as if he had said a million times today. I looked up and he had his back towards the class, writing on the white board.

I checked the names on the seats in the front row and almost groaned in disbelief. Front and centre, which is right in front of the teacher's desk. He's probably just pissed off because I'm 'dating' his best friend. I don't really see the problem...

Then a thought struck me... I still needed to get that picture for my mom, so I guess it's not that bad of a place to get a nice picture. I sound like some creep or something. It's not like I'm going to print it off and hang it up on my wall... And at least my friends and I were all placed together in the same row beside each other, or else I wouldn't know what to do.He turned around shortly after to take attendance and when he made eye contact with me his face was so expressionless. Wow, someone is a little angry with me and for no reason at that.

We had to copy some basic facts about World War One, and then he handed out the text books so we could get started on some questions. He was looking near the back of the room but he kind of looked like a model sitting there, and the light shining through the blinds weren't helping by adding to his angelic features.

I quickly pulled my phone out and went to the camera application, and clicked the button to take a photo. But stupid me forgot to turn off the flash and the clicking noise, so all of a sudden there was a huge white light and a loud noise, echoing in the silent classroom.

Mr. Castelo's head snapped to me, and I turned red with embarrassment, but his expression didn't show one of anger, only amusement. Do you see what I do for you mom? Get embarrassed in front of the sexy teacher while trying to take his picture for you!

I looked down at the phone and seen I got the picture that I wanted but I wasn't expecting what came next."Did you get the picture you were looking for? I can pose again if you want," he teased, making the class giggle.

"I-I wasn't even getting a picture of you," I lied.

"Oh really?" he challenged, "Well there is a 'no phones in school' policy, so hand it over, Miss. Spence."

I gaped at the sexy man who was now standing in front of my desk. "Sir, I can't, I need this!"

"It's a want not a need, so please, hand it over," he said calmly with a smirk on his face.

"I'll get Jaxson to talk to you later," I said with a small laugh.

Anger flashed through his eyes. "Give me the phone now," he demanded, all niceness he had earlier had vanished.

"B-But-"

"Hand it over before I go and get the principal to get it from you."

He was majorly pissed off, and only because I mentioned Jaxson's name once. What the Hell was wrong with him?

"Sir, please, just let me off with a warning! You aren't taking anybody else's phones away!" I argued. He was really pissing me off; he thinks he can get away with treating me unfairly compared to all of the other students? I don't think so.

"No, now give it over," he growled. The rest of the class had resorted to talking amongst their peers since they couldn't hear what Mr. Castelo and I were talking about; we weren't talking loud enough for everyone to hear.

"I need it for when Jaxson texts me at lunch," I said exasperated. If he's already pissed off why not piss him off even more?"Go into my office," he hissed venomously. I snorted but did as he said and he followed closely behind me. I sat on the chair in front of his desk and looked at him to see his face was red with...jealousy? No, rage, definitely rage, there is no way its jealousy, but it looked majorly hot on him.

It was silent for a few minutes, and he calmed down a little bit; the red slowly fading from his gorgeous features. "Why are you dating Jaxson?" he demanded.

This took me by surprise, even though it probably shouldn't have. He was pissed off about his best friend dating his student...

"I wouldn't say we're dating right now, it's more like friends with benefits, like we said yesterday," I responded casually.

"When you called my date a three dollar w***e you called him your boyfriend, remember?" Oh s**t, I forgot about that.

I shrugged, "That doesn't matter."

"It sure as Hell does! Why are you dating someone you don't even know?"

I didn't want to have this conversation, "It doesn't concern you, so I don't need to talk to you about it."

"You sure as Hell do, you're just going to get hurt from Jaxson. He's a player; you deserve someone better than that."

"Who are you suggesting Mr. Castelo, yourself?" I don't know where I was getting my guts from, but they were coming from somewhere obviously.

Mr. Castelo's face turned pink, he kept opening his mouth to speak, but closing it when nothing came out; he kind of resembled a fish.

"I-I," he stumbled. I smirked, he was stumped. But wait, did that mean he was suggesting himself? My heart started racing rapidly at the possibility.

"You were saying?" I managed to choke out; my breathing was quickening.

"That's inappropriate to ask, I'm just advising you that you're just going to get hurt from Jaxson, and I've known him for nineteen years to know that he is just going to use you, and dump you."

"You're the one hurting me," I muttered to myself.

"W-What did you just say?" he asked looking at me with wide eyes. My eyes widened as well, he wasn't supposed to hear that! "What do you mean I'm the one hurting you?"

"I didn't say that," I lied. "Just listen, Jaxson isn't going to use me or hurt me, he likes me and I like him, so everything's fine. And don't worry, I won't tell the school how you are Mr. Playboy but an older version," I joked. He was looking at me with sad eyes, but I didn't understand why. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Just go back to class," he said, not making eye contact again. The rest of the class flew by, and so did English, but we wouldn't make eye contact whatsoever; and never called upon me during class. I had no idea what got his panties in a twist, but I was sure to find out sooner or later.